New Jersey Advocacy
By: States: New Jersey Source: AARP.org Date Posted:
AARP: Make Medical Error Data Public
AARP urges New Jersey officials to make public preventable medical error data by facility.
AARP Works for Improved Health Care Quality Legislation
Four important health care transparency bills pass through NJ Legislature and await Governor’s signature.
Genworth Releases 2008 Cost of Care Survey Results
AARP’s provider of long-term care insurance, Genworth, releases their 2008 Cost of Care Survey.
Divided We Fail Blitz Coming to Atlantic, Cape May Counties
AARP’s Divided We Fail Movement will “blitz” Atlantic and Cape May Counties at the end of May, sending volunteers into the community to rally for health care and lifetime financial security.
AARP Fights to Protect Access to Health Care in New Jersey
The legislature in Trenton is currently making difficult decisions about the state budget. AARP is fighting to make sure the burden of cuts is not placed upon those who need help the most.
Join the Campaign to End Predatory Annuities Sales
Letter writing campaign: The Predatory Annuities Prevention Act would protect buyers of annuities.
AARP Applauds Assembly for Voting Yes on Three Health Care Quality Bills
Bills requiring the reporting of hospital-acquired infections and major preventable medical errors in New Jersey pass with near-unanimity.
AARP Chapters Make a Difference
Joining a Chapter is a great way to meet friends and help others in your community.
AARP Endorses Family Medical Leave Insurance
AARP has joined with the New Jersey Partnership for Working Families and NJ Time to Care to Endorse Family Medical Leave Insurance.
AARP NJ Supports Family Leave Insurance
AARP supports legislation to extend benefits to individuals caring for a sick family member, newborn or newly adopted child.
AARP Releases List of 2007 Voter Guide Respondents
AARP New Jersey has released the names of candidates who did and did not respond to its 2007 voter guide.
AARP State and Federal Advocacy
AARP describes how its state and federal policy and legislative priorities are established and carried out.
Add Your Voice to AARP’s Divided We Fail Campaign
AARP New Jersey wants to know your health care stories.
Become an Advocate
Get involved to make a difference for older Americans.
Divided We Fail
Learn more about the issues and why AARP is undertaking this initiative.
Prescription Drug Retail Price Registry–Your Link to Savings
Program allows consumers to comparison shop online or through an 800 number for the lowest prescription drug prices in their area.
Governor Corzine Launches Prescription Drug Registry at AARP News Conference
New Prescription Drug Registry provides Garden State consumers with pricing information on 150 most frequently used prescriptions.
Governor Signs Bill On Hospital-Acquired Infections
AARP New Jersey joins Corzine for enactment of life-saving legislation.
LoBiondo, Rothman Honored for CHAMP Vote
Congressmen Frank LoBiondo and Steve Rothman received recognition for their courageous votes in favor of the CHAMP Act, and signed the Divided We Fail pledge.
New Jersey Members in Favor of Public Reporting of Medical Errors
Survey of AARP members shows 81% in favor.
Share Your Health Care Stories With AARP
"Millions of Voices for Change" are creating real reform. Add your voice today.
Two Courageous New Jersey Women Speak Out on Medical Errors
Sharing your medical story could change lives.
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